1983 Nissan 720 Pickup - Time Warp

Puttin' the Cool in Old School

I don't know if it's just me, but anything with Ronal R9's is cool in my book. Leave it to the Japanese to build the sickest hardcore old-school mini in some time. Koji Ishigake of Fussa City, Tokyo, is owner and operator of Tintshop in Fussa. If you read our previous write-ups in our worldwide special, then you will recognize Tintshop's name. They're synonymous with the hardcore mini-truck culture in Japan and are as respected as they come.

When Koji decided that the Nissan 720 would be his platform, ideas of a slammed stance and crazy graphics were in mind, but when one of his buddies called with the info that a set of Ronal R9's were for sale, Koji's vision would change. Having wanted some now rare and expensive R9's to pimp since he was young, these wheels were cause enough to change his whole vision. What was on the plate now? A big order of old school. The 720 would now be home to splash graphics and a host of vintage '80s garb.

Tracking down some of the out-of-production pieces wouldn't be easy. Koji tried to find a Supershell to outfit his ride but was unsuccessful, so he was forced to order a Sprint shell. On a trip to the U.S. to find cars and parts, Koji would come across a 720 pimping a Supershell with polished trim. Koji knew what he had to do and bought the truck. So now he had an extra 720 and a brand new Sprint shell, which his buddies happily relieved him of.

How far did Koji go on the rest of the old-school theme? Let's just say that those are OG Orion subs that have yet to die. Airbags weren't used in the '80s, so hydraulics were the name of the game. All of Koji's rides have been topless, so why should it change now? A Targa top was installed so Koji's hair can blow in the fresh Fussa air. We think Koji has showed us that old school still is cool. We're waiting for similar rides to start showing up stateside to let us know that the '80s are still alive. Show us what you've got!

Body ModificationsBody dropped: 2 inchesFront end: Nissan Maxima headlightsTaillights: genuine U.S. taillamps (We know you're impressed.)Exterior bolt-ons: Supershell with polished window frameMisc: Ratical top, cab, and bed swapped from a U.S. model, which is longer than the Japanese model; all the panels had to be removed in order to add the U.S.'s fatter post.Performed by: Tintshop City/state: Fussa City, Tokyo, Japan